Argh. This book was not at all what I expected it to be. Having enjoyed Bill Bryson’s One Summer, I did not necessarily expect a book written in a “this day in history” format, presenting what happened day after day in Paris, London, Moscow, and anywhere D.H. Lawrence travelled. Instead of organised...
Despite the title, this isn't Old London, but London. The Beatles and Will and Kate make appears. If you know history, you know most if not all of the stories. The ebook is lavishly illustrated with photos. Over half the ebook is a detailed section of walking tours, making this more of a travel ...
It's hard to keep reviewing Reaktion books, because they're all essentially the same, even if they are all fun to read. Short, nice pictures, maybe a little sparse. I like moose, so I like this book.
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